September 13, 2019
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This weekend
Author talks about explorer’s contributions to society
Jazz concert is
benefit for PAC
A classical jazz concert,
“Between Friends: A PAC
Benefit,” is set for 7:30
p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at
the Clatsop Community
College Performing Arts
Center, 577 Franklin Ave.,
Astoria.
General admission is $15,
$10 for seniors and free to
those 12 and younger.
Performers include Shel-
ley Loring Barker on flute,
Johnny Barker on percus-
sion, Todd Pederson on
bass, and Paul Brady on
piano.
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This presentation will include
comparisons between Colter
and another American explorer:
Neil Armstrong, as well as a dis-
cussion about America’s enthu-
siasm for exploration.
Hodges writes historical fic-
tion, focusing on how common
people become historical fig-
ures. He holds a doctorate in ap-
plied economics. His book, “Col-
ter’s West Wind,” was published
in 2017 and will be available for
purchase at the event.
For more information, call the park at 503-
861-2471.
Play opens in new venue
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Shelley Loring Barker and
Johnny Barker
A talk on the impact John Col-
ter made on American history is
set for 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15,
in the Netul River at Fort Clat-
sop’s Visitors Center.
Christopher Hodges, a histor-
ical fiction writer, will lead the
talk, which is part of the “In
Their Footsteps” series of free
lectures.
John Colter was a principle
hunter and guide for the Lew-
is and Clark Corps of Discov-
ery. A private, he was the only
soldier in the permanent party
to leave the expedition before its con-
clusion, and he returned to the west five
A scene from ‘Henceforward.’
“Henceforward,” a play by Alan Ayckbourn,
opens Friday, Sept. 13, and runs through
Sept. 28 on the stage at Pier Pressure, 1015
Commercial Ave., Astoria.
Tickets are $15 and available online at lib-
ertyastoria.showare.com.
A ribbon-cutting at the new venue is at 5:15
p.m., followed by champagne. Doors open at
6:45 p.m.
Construction of the theater has been a year
in the works, under the supervision of Daric
Moore and Susi Brown, who also directs the
black-comedy/sci-fi.
Concert designed to speak to idealism of generation
“My Generation,” de-
signed as an uplifting musi-
cal promoting love, brother-
hood and world peace, will
be performed at 7 p.m. Fri-
day, Sept. 13, at the Liberty
Theatre, 1203 Commercial
St., Astoria.
The musical is written by
Blaine, Blade, and Dylan
Ward about the music of ide-
alistic young composers of
the 1960s.
It features singing, dancing,
colorful costume changes,
special effects and a six-
piece ensemble.
Tickets are $24 and avail-
able at the box office on the
day of the show or online at
libertyastoria.showare.com.
Car wash for Special Olympics
columbiamemorial.org/having-a-baby
‘My Generation’
A car wash to raise funds for Special Olym-
pics of Clatsop County is set for 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in the parking lot on
Highway 101 next to Seaside Chamber of Com-
merce, 7 N. Roosevelt Drive.
All donations stay with the local program to
pay for practice venues, sports equipment and
travel to competitions. The program is free to
athletes and their families.
For more information, call Peggy Holyoak at
503-468-9020.